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Kathleen Bienemann Obituary
Wood River - Kathleen Bienemann, 71, passed away Friday, September 8th 2023, at approximately 5:30 pm at St. Anthony's Hospital in Alton. She was born on April 24, 1952, in Grafton, the daughter of the late Edgar and Geneva (Sturgill) Levi. She married Alvin Bienemann on July 21, 1979, in Alton, and he survives. Other survivors include her children, Julie Smith, Scott Krankel, and Tracey (Krankel) Cox, her grandchildren: Nate Frey, Grace Frey, Kyla Krankel, Kori Krankel, Kaylyn Krankel, Courtney Cox, Callie Cox, thirteen great grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren, two sisters: Betty Bechel, Marilyn Zipprich, a brother: Kevin Levi, and a honorary sister Jackie Burns.
Kathleen was an avid cook, working at Olin Corporation for many years. She worked for fifteen years as a stocker at Walmart and retired in 2013. She enjoyed spending time with her family and baking desserts for family and friends.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers: Mike Levi, Eddie Levi and one sister: Brenda Bechel.
Visitation will be from 10am until time of funeral services at 12pm on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at Pitchford Funeral Home in Wood River with Michael Flatt officiating. Burial will follow at Rose Lawn Memory Gardens in Bethalto.
A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, September 16th at Tracey's Saloon in Jerseyville at 2pm.
Memorials are suggested to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and will be accepted at the funeral home.
Online guestbook available at www.pitchfordfuneralhome.com.
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Ed Hoekstra
September 13, 2023
Alvin i'm very sorry to hear of your wifes death. She had a long struggle, she is no longer suffering I know you miss her. You can keep her in your heart. I will say a prayer for her and for you. Stay strong don't give up. Love Norton
Darlynn ("Weenie") Hopper
September 12, 2023
Kathleen was very special to me...she was my little hummingbird! That's how she worked at Wal-Mart, flitting around from place to place doing her job so fast we couldn't keep up with her! I worked with her many years on overnights and she will always have a special place in my heart. She was tiny yet oh so mighty. She never failed to make me laugh. Kathleen could make the most delicious baked goodies and she bring them to share with all of us. Behind her gruffness, she had a heart of gold, a wonderful friend with a kind and sweet spirit, and loyal beyond words and someone you could always count on. How blessed I was to have known her for those years at Wal-Mart...she's one of the few that made it all worthwhile! May your family and loved ones have the strength to find peace in knowing you lived a full life with plenty of love to go around, and knowing that you are at peace and with them always. If a cuss word or two or three slip out...Kathleen is definitely close by! I will miss you, but I will always remember you...with a smile and with the laughter we shared.
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